The stories of Wetzel County, WV
8 narrated audio stories from across Wetzel County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Wetzel County Courthouse
Where Wetzel County Learned to Look Like Government
A courthouse shaped to steady a county changed by river trade and energy wealth.
New Martinsville Downtown Historic District
Where New Martinsville Learned to Look Like a County Seat
A river town’s brick downtown becomes the face of local ambition.
Fish Creek Covered Bridge
The Bridge That Outlasted the Creek
How a long wooden bridge became Wetzel County’s enduring star.
Wetzel County Courthouse
Where Wetzel County Comes to Order
A courthouse story about continuity, government, and the life of a county.
Wetzel County
The Fugitive Behind the County Name
Lewis Wetzel’s legend includes a documented escape from custody.
Wetzel County
Lewis Wetzel: Hero, Legend, and Jail Cell
A frontier defender to some, a criminal to others.
Wetzel County
A County Older Than Its State
How Wetzel County was carved out, named, and carried into a new state.
Wetzel County
How Lewis Wetzel Became a County Name
A frontier reputation that never stopped dividing people.
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